September 8, 2007

Travel Tip # 8: Fly or Train?

Shinkansen train tickets to travel within Japan costs about the same as airline tickets.

In some cases it is more important to consider whether you are closer to a train station or a local airport. In Japan, an airport such as Narita, is a couple of hours from Tokyo. The time it can take to get out there and then through the airport and arriving at your destination, such as Kyoto can be longer than if you stayed in Tokyo and jumped on a shinkansen....